Colds in babies – snotty and stuffy nose – how to help?
The first time your baby gets a cold, you probably have so many questions. What should I do? Is the baby going to be clear… Read More »Colds in babies – snotty and stuffy nose – how to help?
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Caring for a sick child
Cortisone for children – dangerous or not?
There is no drug that worries parents more than cortisone. When I ask why parents are so reluctant to give their child cortisone, fears of… Read More »Cortisone for children – dangerous or not?
Take time off to care for your sick child at home – the pediatrician’s guide
Your child’s sick and it’s time for you to take some days off work to stay home and care for them. Understandably, you might be… Read More »Take time off to care for your sick child at home – the pediatrician’s guide
Penicillin or antibiotics in children – Penicillin VK, Floxapen or Amoxil?
Sometimes children need penicillin such as Penicillin VK (phenoxymethylpenicillin), Floxapen (flucloxacillin) or Amoxil (amoxicillin). Penicillin is a class of antibiotics which treat bacterial infections such… Read More »Penicillin or antibiotics in children – Penicillin VK, Floxapen or Amoxil?